Medical Assistant

Job Description Job Description The purpose of the Medical Assistant is to provide a team-based approach to patient care and an exceptional patient experience. The Medical Assistant will emphasize highly personalized care and help patients surpass barriers to healthcare by improving the patient/provider relationship. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquires * Prepares patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to exam room; providing exam gowns; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment * Assist providers in the treatment of patients by obtaining histories and vitals, preparing injections, setting up sterile fields, suture removal, dressing changes * Cast applications and DME applications as necessary * Verifying patient's medical record is complete and accurate for medical coding purposes * Triage patient calls and physician messages * Maintain exams rooms with adequate medical supplies and sterilization as required * Preparing patient charts before patient arrival * Scheduling follow up appointments, initial therapy visits, and MRI appointments * Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations * Other duties may be assigned as necessary Required Education and Experience * High School Graduate or equivalent * Formal training as a medical assistant or certification as a medical assistant (preferred). * Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. * Experience with Electronic Medical Records